Lasagna, a classic Italian dish, is a culinary masterpiece that has captured hearts worldwide. This delectable dish features layers of silky smooth pasta, savory meat sauce, creamy béchamel, and a generous sprinkling of Parmesan cheese, all baked to perfection. In this comprehensive guide, we present a collection of lasagna recipes that cater to diverse preferences and skill levels, ensuring that everyone can relish this timeless dish. From a classic lasagna Bolognese to a vegetarian lasagna packed with colorful vegetables, and a unique seafood lasagna bursting with ocean flavors, our recipes offer a symphony of flavors to tantalize your taste buds. Additionally, we unveil a no-boil lasagna recipe that simplifies the process without compromising on taste, and a lasagna soup recipe that transforms this classic into a comforting and slurp-worthy delight. With step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and stunning visuals, this guide is your ultimate resource to master the art of making lasagna at home. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.
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AWESOME LASAGNA (NO-BOIL, EASY)
This is a really good basic lasagna recipe. It's based on one I found somewhere, but I've tweaked it quite a bit to suit my own tastes. I like it as written with italian sausage, but you can substitute ground beef if you must.
Provided by jaynine
Categories Pork
Time 1h30m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350.
- In large pan, brown italian sausage; drain.
- Add spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes, water, garlic and italian seasoning. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- In medium bowl, combine ricotta, 2 cups of the mozzarella, parmesan, eggs, parsley and pepper. Mix well.
- Pour about 1 cup of the sauce on bottom of 9x13 pan.
- Arrange 3 uncooked lasagna noodles over sauce; cover with about 1 cup sauce.
- Spread 1/2 the cheese filling over sauce.
- Repeat layers of lasagna, sauce and cheese filling.
- Top with layer of lasagna and remaining sauce; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil; bake an additional 15 minutes.
- Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
BARILLA NO-BOIL LASAGNA
This is the best lasagna ever!! The noodles are so nice and thin and there is NO PREBOILING!! I will never purchase any other lasagna other than Barilla. I've been making this now for 3 years and everyone agrees--the recipe makes the very best! The instructions are right on the back of the lasagna box. I usually make multiple batches and freeze them. Its a great housewarming or "new baby" meal for a friend!
Provided by Monica in PA
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h30m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375.
- In bowl, combine beaten eggs, ricotta cheese and TWO cups of the mozzarella cheese and parmesan.
- If you choose not to use the parmesan, just add more mozzarella.
- Set aside.
- In a 13X9X3 pan, spread 1 cup of sauce on bottom of pan.
- Layer in the order, 4 uncooked lasagna noodles (they will overlap), then 1/3 part of the ricotta cheese mixture, half the browned meat, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, and 1 cup of spaghetti sauce.
- Next layer, 4 uncooked lasagna noodles, 1/3 part of the ricotta cheese mixture, and 1 1/2 Cups sauce.
- Next layer, 4 uncooked lasagna noodles, remaining ricotta mixture and remained meat, 1 cup of sauce.
- For top layer, 4 uncooked lasagna noodles, remaining sauce, and remaining 1 cup mozzarella.
- Bake covered with foil for 50-60 minutes.
- Uncover and continue cooking until all the cheese is melted on the top (about 5 minutes).
- Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
- If you are using a 13X9X2 pan---just make 3 layers to avoid boiling over.
THE EASIEST HOMEMADE LASAGNA EVER
This No Boil Lasagna Recipe takes just 10 minutes to prepare (seriously!) and doesn't require you to boil the noodles before baking! This hearty vegetarian dinner is so quick, easy, and delicious that it's sure to earn a permanent spot in your monthly meal rotation!
Provided by Kylie
Categories Main Dish
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine spaghetti sauce and water together.
- Combine mozzarella and Parmesan together in a large bowl. Remove 1.5 cups of cheese and reserve for topping the lasagna.
- To the bowl of cheese add spinach, ricotta, pesto, garlic, oregano, and egg, along with a few pinches of salt and pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Pour 1 cup sauce/water mixture into a 9x13 baking dish and spread across the bottom. Layer 5 noodles, slightly overlapping to cover the bottom of the pan. I like to do four noodles the long way, and then break off the end of a noodle to fit it widthwise and cover the rest.
- Layer 1/2 of the ricotta mixture in an even layer on top of the noodles. Then drizzle a 1/2 cup of sauce on top of that.
- Then layer another 5 noodles, the remaining ricotta mixture, and another 1/2 cup sauce.
- Lastly, layer 5 noodles and the remaining sauce. Then sprinkle with reserved cheese.
- Cover the pan tightly with foil and bake for 50 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes or until the noodles are al dente and sauce is bubbling. Broil for 1 minute on high, just until the cheese starts to turn golden brown.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley and serve with extra sauce on the side if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Sugar 5.3 g, Sodium 715.5 mg, Fat 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 35.4 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 22.7 g, Cholesterol 50.6 mg
EASY CHEESY NO-BOIL LASAGNA
No boiling. No laying out sticky, cooked noodles to cool. And I love the little zing you get from the Italian Sausage. I hope you enjoy this too!
Provided by cipherbabe
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- In a sauce pan, heat oil to medium high heat. Add garlic and onions, and reduce the heat to medium low to sweat until translucent.
- Return pan to medium high heat. Brown beef and sausage. Drain and return to skillet.
- Stir in marinara sauce and water. Remove meat mixture from heat.
- In a small bowl, combine ricotta, parmesan and basil.
- In 9x13-inch baking dish, layer one-third of the meat mixture, half of the uncooked lasagna pieces, half the ricotta mixture, and half the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers once, ending with meat mixture.
- Cover tightly with foil. Bake 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Uncover. Sprinkle with additional parmesan cheese, if desired.
- Let stand 10+ minutes before serving.
EASIEST NO BOIL LASAGNA
Make and share this Easiest No Boil Lasagna recipe from Food.com.
Provided by nonnie4sj
Categories Meat
Time 2h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Brown hamburger and drain.
- Mix hamburger with spaghetti sauce.
- Beat eggs and mix into cottage cheese.
- Spray 9x13 pan with non-stick spray.
- Spoon 1/4 cup meat mixture on bottom of pan and spread around.
- Place four (or 5) lasagna noodles (uncooked) on top of sauce.
- Layer half of cottage cheese mixture on noodles, then half of meat mixture and half of cheese.
- Place remaining noodles on top of cheese.
- Layer remaining cottage cheese, meat mixture and cheese.
- Cover lasagna with foil and place in oven.
- Bake for 60 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for 15-20 minutes more, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let sit for about 10 minutes before serving.
LASAGNA - NO BOIL
Since the noodles aren't boiled first, this lasagna can be put together in a snap. There is a lot of sauce in this recipe which allows the noodles to pull moisture from the dish without drying the lasagna out. The layers are creamy, meaty, and delicious. Sometimes lasagna can be a little soupy when first cut into, but not this...
Provided by Penny R
Categories Beef
Time 1h40m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large skillet, brown both types of meat. Drain.
- 2. Add back to the skillet. Add sauce and bring to a boil. Set aside.
- 3. In a bowl, mix together cottage cheese, half of the mozzarella (I use 2 cups here), Parmesan, eggs, salt, and pepper.
- 4. Spread 1 cup sauce over the bottom of 13X9X2" baking dish.
- 5. Arrange 3 uncooked lasagna noodles lengthwise over sauce.
- 6. Spread one-half of the cheese filling over lasagna.
- 7. Then another cup of sauce.
- 8. Then sprinkle mozzarella over the sauce.
- 9. Repeat layers of lasagna, cheese filling, sauce, and mozzarella.
- 10. Place last 3 pieces of lasagna noodles.
- 11. Then remaining sauce.
- 12. Cover tightly with foil and bake 45 minutes.
- 13. Remove foil. Sprinkle on enough mozzarella to cover the top layer. Bake an additional 15 minutes, uncovered.
- 14. Remove from oven. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
EASY CHEESY LASAGNA(NO BOIL)
A no boil lasagna that uses regular lasagna noodles. Easy to assemble, but allow enough time to cook. Family favorite for decades, especially the Florentine version. The Florentine version is vegetarian. To make this easier, I have bought already shredded cheese. The Italian mixed cheese is especially good. I found this recipe on the back of a Golden Grain/Mission Lasagna noodle box decades ago. I
Provided by Chef Zephyr
Categories European
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°.
- Use a 9x13 GLASS pan.
- Brown ground beef or sausage with onion and garlic.
- Drain off fat.
- Return beef mixture to skillet.
- Stir in spaghetti sauce and water.
- In a small bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan and parsley; set aside.
- In 13x9" glass pan, layer 1/3 of sauce.
- Layer half of uncooked lasagna noodles. (I often stagger the noodles from end to end as well as overlap them a bit. Centering the noodles in the middle instead of to one end.).
- Layer one half of ricotta mixture and half of mozzarella.
- Cover with 1/3 sauce.
- Repeat layers, ending with sauce mixture.
- Cover tightly with foil.
- Bake 1 hour,.
- Uncover, sprinkle with extra parmesan . Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
- For Florentine, omit meat and parsley. Stir onion, garlic and one 10 oz. package frozen chopped spinach that has been thawed and drained and 1/8 teaspoons nutmeg into cheese mixture. Layer as above. I often use steamed, chopped fresh spinach.
- Microwave directions: ( I have never used these) Prepare as above except use plastic wrap and vent corner. Microwave on high for 10 minute or until sauce boils. Microwave at 50% power for 30-35 minute or until pasta is tender, rotating dish after 15 minute Uncover: top with parmesan cheese. Let stand 10 minute before serving. These directions were for older microwaves, so be careful with the times.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.3, Fat 29.2, SaturatedFat 15.3, Cholesterol 108.4, Sodium 686.4, Carbohydrate 28.5, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 6.5, Protein 33.2
Tips:
- Use a good quality lasagna noodle. This will make a big difference in the final product. Look for noodles that are made with durum wheat and that have a slightly rough texture. This will help them hold the sauce and cheese better.
- Don't overcook the noodles. They should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. This will prevent them from becoming mushy in the lasagna.
- Make sure the sauce is thick and flavorful. This is the backbone of the lasagna, so it's important to make sure it's delicious. Use a variety of vegetables, herbs, and spices to create a rich and flavorful sauce.
- Use a variety of cheeses. This will add depth and complexity to the lasagna. A good combination is a mixture of mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan cheeses.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make lasagna, so feel free to get creative with your ingredients and flavors. You might try adding different vegetables, meats, or cheeses. Or, you could try making a white lasagna or a vegetarian lasagna.
Conclusion:
Lasagna is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover ingredients, and it's also a perfect meal for a potluck or party. With these tips, you can make a lasagna that is sure to impress your family and friends.
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